Jobs were mainly industrial and agricultural, most men worked in blue-collar jobs and there was an increase in the need for secretarial work, which allowed for some women to work outside of the home.
Most familys had the typical mom dad an two kids type of family
In 1950 the average income per year was $3,000 and by 1959 was $5,000
fads in the 50's were...
In 1950 a gallon of gas was 18 cents and by 1959 was 25 cents Colored streamers for bicycle handlebars baseball cards in your bike's wheel spokes (to make a fwap-fwap sound) TV Dinners Drive-in theaters Panty Raids Letter Sweaters Jukeboxes Fins and chrome on cars Abstract expressionism Diners Teenyboppers DA Haircut Blue suede loafers Bunny hop Sock Hops Gumby Quiff hairdo Kit-Cat Klock Flat tops Tupperware The Boomerang Carhop (waiter/waitress on rollerskates) Elvis
Cars American Cars of Fifties
In the Northeastern US: Pro Sports:
1 Baseball, #2 Football, #3 Basketball, a very distant #4
was Hockey (almost nobody cared about hockey).
College Sports:
college hockey was not an issue in the 50's.
High School Sports: Same as College except switch #3 and #4. Hockey:unheard of in High School.
1980's!!!!!!!
To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money If you have $100 Converted from 1980 to 2005 it would be equivalent to $243.45 today
In 1980 a new house cost $68,714.00 and by 1989 was $120,00.00 Check Examples of Some of the Houses and Prices For Sale In The 80s in Our 80s Homes Section
In 1980 the average income per year was $19,170.00 and by 1989 was $27,210.00
In 1980 a gallon of gas was $1.19 and by 1989 was 97 cents
In 1980 the average cost of new car was $7,210.00 and by 1989 was $15,400.00
A few more prices from the 80's and how much things cost
Camaro Coupe $7,571 From Car Prices in the 80's
Milk 85 cents 1/2 gallon From Our 80s Price of Food Section
Bunk Beds with Mattress $148
Chrome Sling Chair $76.00 From Our Furniture Prices Section in the 80's
Cheer Laundry Detergent $1.59
The 1980s was a decade of consolidation in the media, as huge television networks were bought up by even bigger companies, small publishing firms were cobbled together into multimedia behemoths, and small-town newspapers were bought by nationwide chains and changed into local voices of a national editorial policy. Because almost everyone read newspapers and magazines, listened to the radio, or watched television, the decade's "merger mania" in these businesses received more public attention than in other industries. The money involved in all forms of media—both profits and losses—climbed to astronomical levels. The American public was confronted with a staggering array of new magazines, cable channels, movies, and books, as well as relatively new media such as videotapes and audiocasette recordings of books
A large number of the new and nearly-new homes that were purchased in this decade included at least one fireplace, as well as a dining room, two-stall garage, landscaped yard, and turnaround driveway.
Some homes also were designed with a porch known as a "breezeway" (porches that are covered by roofing and designed with window or screens). These breezeways often were enclosed and an additional outside door would lead to the outside of the home-often to the front of the home but sometimes to the rear of the home.
People who owned breezeways often enjoyed relaxing on lawn or deck furniture, and some were even properly ventilated enough for barbecue cooking. Similarly, sun porches sometimes acted as breezeways.
Additionally, people who want to socialize would purchase a home (or have one built) that included a concrete patio, deck, or in-ground swimming pool.
in the 80's the adverage family was about 5 people
A large number of the new and nearly-new homes that were purchased in this decade included at least one fireplace, as well as a dining room, two-stall garage, landscaped yard, and turnaround driveway.
For sports fans, the '80s brought some memorable moments. Mike Tyson, then a virtual newcomer, became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history at the age of 20 years and 4 months in 1986 by knocking out Trevor Berbick in the second round. Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's record for career hits in 1985 with 4,191.
The most vivid memory in most fans' minds though was the "Miracle on Ice." During the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, the United States defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 en route to a gold medal win by beating Finland 4-2 in their final game. This "miracle" is still one the most memorable highlights in sports history.
The reason I bring up the '80s is because of my recent disgust for the NBA. For at least the last 10 years, I have refused to watch an NBA game. I forget exactly how long because it pretty much was last on my list behind watching the grass grow. It has been a game of thugs and "me" guys for quite some time.
Most familys had the typical mom dad an two kids type of family
In 1950 the average income per year was $3,000 and by 1959 was $5,000
fads in the 50's were...
In 1950 a gallon of gas was 18 cents and by 1959 was 25 cents
Colored streamers for bicycle handlebars
baseball cards in your bike's wheel spokes (to make a fwap-fwap sound)
TV Dinners
Drive-in theaters
Panty Raids
Letter Sweaters
Jukeboxes
Fins and chrome on cars
Abstract expressionism
Diners
Teenyboppers
DA Haircut
Blue suede loafers
Bunny hop
Sock Hops
Gumby
Quiff hairdo
Kit-Cat Klock
Flat tops
Tupperware
The Boomerang
Carhop (waiter/waitress on rollerskates)
Elvis
In the Northeastern US: Pro Sports:
- 1 Baseball, #2 Football, #3 Basketball, a very distant #4
was Hockey (almost nobody cared about hockey).College Sports:
- 1 Football, #2 Basketball, #3 Track & field, #4 Baseball,
college hockey was not an issue in the 50's.High School Sports: Same as College except switch #3 and #4. Hockey:unheard of in High School.
1980's!!!!!!!
To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money
If you have $100 Converted from 1980 to 2005 it would be equivalent to $243.45 today
In 1980 a new house cost $68,714.00 and by 1989 was $120,00.00 Check Examples of Some of the Houses and Prices For Sale In The 80s in Our 80s Homes Section
In 1980 the average income per year was $19,170.00 and by 1989 was $27,210.00
In 1980 a gallon of gas was $1.19 and by 1989 was 97 cents
In 1980 the average cost of new car was $7,210.00 and by 1989 was $15,400.00
A few more prices from the 80's and how much things cost
Camaro Coupe $7,571 From Car Prices in the 80's
Pontiac Grand AM $9,965
Nike Air Force Basketball Shoes $54.90
Tailored Style Silk Blouse $15.99 From Prices for clothes and fashions in the 80's
Amiga 500 with Color Monitor $849 From Our 80s Electrical and Electronic Prices in the 80's
Hands Free Operating Car Phone History of Mobile Phones $788
Leg O Lamb $2.19 per pound
Milk 85 cents 1/2 gallon From Our 80s Price of Food Section
Bunk Beds with Mattress $148
Chrome Sling Chair $76.00 From Our Furniture Prices Section in the 80's
Cheer Laundry Detergent $1.59
The 1980s was a decade of consolidation in the media, as huge television networks were bought up by even bigger companies, small publishing firms were cobbled together into multimedia behemoths, and small-town newspapers were bought by nationwide chains and changed into local voices of a national editorial policy. Because almost everyone read newspapers and magazines, listened to the radio, or watched television, the decade's "merger mania" in these businesses received more public attention than in other industries. The money involved in all forms of media—both profits and losses—climbed to astronomical levels. The American public was confronted with a staggering array of new magazines, cable channels, movies, and books, as well as relatively new media such as videotapes and audiocasette recordings of books
A large number of the new and nearly-new homes that were purchased in this decade included at least one fireplace, as well as a dining room, two-stall garage, landscaped yard, and turnaround driveway.
Some homes also were designed with a porch known as a "breezeway" (porches that are covered by roofing and designed with window or screens). These breezeways often were enclosed and an additional outside door would lead to the outside of the home-often to the front of the home but sometimes to the rear of the home.
People who owned breezeways often enjoyed relaxing on lawn or deck furniture, and some were even properly ventilated enough for barbecue cooking. Similarly, sun porches sometimes acted as breezeways.
Additionally, people who want to socialize would purchase a home (or have one built) that included a concrete patio, deck, or in-ground swimming pool.
in the 80's the adverage family was about 5 people
A large number of the new and nearly-new homes that were purchased in this decade included at least one fireplace, as well as a dining room, two-stall garage, landscaped yard, and turnaround driveway.
For sports fans, the '80s brought some memorable moments. Mike Tyson, then a virtual newcomer, became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history at the age of 20 years and 4 months in 1986 by knocking out Trevor Berbick in the second round. Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's record for career hits in 1985 with 4,191.
The most vivid memory in most fans' minds though was the "Miracle on Ice." During the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, the United States defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 en route to a gold medal win by beating Finland 4-2 in their final game. This "miracle" is still one the most memorable highlights in sports history.
The reason I bring up the '80s is because of my recent disgust for the NBA. For at least the last 10 years, I have refused to watch an NBA game. I forget exactly how long because it pretty much was last on my list behind watching the grass grow. It has been a game of thugs and "me" guys for quite some time.